Re: Finding an AS/400 position with 1 year of dated experience

Mary, I feel your pain. I had the luck of getting H1B'ed out one month before 
9/11 6 years and $ 40,000 in debt later, I am still struggling. On a contract,
just started the manager doesn't have an idea what's going to happen one day to 
the next. But there are plenty of contractors all apprehensive about the next 
day being the day the hammer drops.

Regards,

Alex
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  From: Mary Watkins<mailto:mary_watkins_developer@xxxxxxxxx> 
  To: MIDRANGE-JOBS@xxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:MIDRANGE-JOBS@xxxxxxxxxxxx> 
  Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 3:02 PM
  Subject: Finding an AS/400 position with 1 year of dated experience


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  Hello all, 
    I have subscribed to this for over two years.  My question: where is the 
market for a programmer with little to no experience.  
    After lay-off (my one year of experience), I was informed I needed 3-5 
years expereince or a Bachelor's degree.  Well, I couldn't seem to get the 
experience, so on to a Bachelor's degree I went.  Now, I still lack the 
experience.  I have the Bachelor's degree, just haven't been able to use the 
education.  
     
    I have listed my resume on Careerbuilder, Dice, Hotjobs, etc.  Normally, I 
get calls from recruiters looking for more expereince.  This has been a lengthy 
and expensive journey into the IT industry.  
     
    I am well aware of the outsourcing, the offshore, the downsizing, the 
switch of technologies,  and the reduction in pay for the same position.  A 
shame by the way, since there seem to be many individuals here on the shores of 
America who are skilled and ready to work.  All I am looking for is insight 
into a position other than making pizzas at Casey's General store for minimum 
wage part time with no benefits, let alone a break or lunch.  Life has to offer 
something for someone having a Bachelor's degree. 
     
    What are your thoughts?
     
    Mary
     
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